Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Shaan Mehta

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Sun City Center, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
991 E DEL WEBB BLVD, Sun City Center, FL 33573
8139789700
In practice since 2017 (8 years)
NPI: 1801320148 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Mehta from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Mehta

Dr. Shaan Mehta is a sports medicine (family medicine) physician in Sun City Center, FL, with 8 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mehta performed 4,241 Medicare services across 2,263 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mehta received a total of $3,524 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 56 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sports medicine (family medicine) physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Mehta is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 8 years in practice▲ Top 24% volume in FL$ $3,524 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,241
Medicare services
Top 24% in FL for sports medicine (family medicine) physician
2,263
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~530 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)1,382$1$6
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)765$70$460
New patient office visit (45-59 min)489$124$850
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)221$0$1
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views141$38$259
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles117$41$290
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)103$98$640
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance102$199$500
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast98$150$1,170
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level84$191$1,582
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level82$98$825
Joint injection, major joint72$54$394
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level50$191$837
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level48$97$766
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint47$216$1,816
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint45$67$560
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views42$41$270
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg38$9$62
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance33$153$984
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve)33$131$415
Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint31$204$1,641
Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint30$71$578
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast26$140$1,100
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views26$27$180
Knee X-ray, 3 views23$28$210
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement23$44$330
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement21$89$580
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views15$24$200
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views15$31$240
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level14$210$680
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast13$127$1,180
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views12$24$161
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,524
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,175/year across 3 years
Top 11% in FL for sports medicine (family medicine) physician
17
Companies
56
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,524 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,651
2023
$838
2021
$35

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$2,179
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$216
Boston Scientific Corporation
$191
Medtronic, Inc.
$187
Abbott Laboratories
$153
Stryker Corporation
$113
Curonix LLC
$89
HydroCision, Inc.
$76
Globus Medical, Inc.
$69
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$67
Amgen Inc.
$52
Radius Health, Inc.
$35
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$30
SI-BONE, INC.
$20
Arthrex, Inc.
$18
Coastal Medical Technologies LLC
$15
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 73.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Distal Femur Plate System · EVENITY · EVO Retrograde · Evoke · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Intracept · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · Pico 14 · Proximal Humerus Strut · Proximal Tibia Plate · QUTENZA · SPINEJACK · SPRINT PNS System · TENJET · Tymlos · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $83 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physicians within 10 mi
20
Per 100K population
1.3
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Mehta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 11%).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Mehta experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mehta performed 1,382 steroid injection (triamcinolone) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Mehta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mehta received a total of $3,524 from 17 companies across 56 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Mehta's costs compare to other sports medicine (family medicine) physicians in Sun City Center?
Dr. Mehta's average Medicare payment per service is $61. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Mehta) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →